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There is a wide variety of training tools and supplies to supplement your flight training and we know it can be a bit overwhelming. Based on years of experience using all options, we have curated the training tools we believe are the best quality and value to meet your needs. Please note that some of these items will be required at some point in your training while others are simply recommended for those students looking for additional support. Check with your instructor when you will need certain items and always feel free to Contact Us if we can assist in any way.
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Headsets
Pilot headsets are available in a variety of features, styles, comfort and price points but generally fall in two categories: Passive and Active Noice Cancelling. Passive noise cancelling headsets rely on physical design—thick earcups, tight seals, and sound-absorbing materials—to block out ambient noise. They work best against consistent, low-frequency sounds like engine hum, but their effectiveness is limited in louder or more variable environments. Active noise cancelling (ANC) headsets, on the other hand, use built-in microphones and electronic circuitry to detect external noise and generate sound waves that cancel it out. This tech significantly reduces persistent cockpit noise, enhancing comfort and communication—especially helpful on long flights or in louder aircraft. To keep initial training expenses to a minimum, students often buy a passive headset to use through Private Pilot training. Once they comeplete training they upgrade to an ANC headset and keep the original for passenger use when flying friends and family. Here are options we recommend:
Passive Headsets
Active Noice Cancelling
→ Bose A30
Misc Gear
Many of these items are optional while others are different versions that provide the same result. For example, some students prefer a manual flight computer while other like an electronic version. Discuss with your instructor the Pros and Cons of each and when you will need to use in training.
→ ASA E6B
→ FAR/AIM
Foreflight
ForeFlight is a vital tool in pilot training, elevating both situational awareness and learning efficiency. It empowers students to visualize real-time weather, terrain, and traffic, helping them anticipate and react to flight conditions with greater confidence. By integrating flight planning tasks like route selection and fuel calculations, ForeFlight builds mastery in essential skills while simulating professional workflows. Its safety-focused features, including Synthetic Vision and terrain alerts, reinforce good habits early on. The platform’s logbook integration supports progress tracking and endorsements, while its intuitive visuals, decoded weather data, and simulator compatibility strengthen understanding of airspace, navigation, and meteorology. When paired with traditional methods, ForeFlight doesn’t replace fundamentals—it enhances them, preparing students for real-world flying with the tools they’ll use professionally.
AIROS Digital Logbook
AIROS™ is the intelligent digital logbook trusted by pilots of every background and experience level across the industry. With embedded automation, compliance protection, 3D flight tracking, and secure cloud storage, your logbook stays safe, accessible, and ready to share—anytime, anywhere!
From checkrides to career moves, generate polished, professional reports in seconds—ready to share digitally or print and bind for a lasting impression. Whether you're training, time-building, or already living your dream in the skies, AIROS helps you log smarter, be more accurate, and elevate your aviation journey! Click here to get started with $25 Discount courtesy of Rainier Flight Service!
Oral Exam Guides
At the completion of your training you will complete a checkride given by an FAA Pilot Examiner consisting of oral and flight portions. These Oral Exam Guides contain sample questions with details answers to help you prepare for this evaluation.
Knowledge Test Prep Guides
Most training courses include an FAA Knowledge Test consisting of multiple choice questions and completed at an authorized computer testing center. These knowledge test prep guides contain the library of FAA questions as well as software to take unlimited practise exams.